DOTHAN, Ala. (WDNews) – The Back-to-School Sale tax-free weekend in Alabama will take place on July 19 through 21.
The Back-To-School Sales Tax Holiday begins at 12:01 a.m. on the third Friday in July and ends at midnight on the following Sunday, under §40-23-210 to §40-23-213, Code of Alabama 1975.
The tax-free weekend allows shoppers to purchase certain school supplies, computers, books, and clothing free of the state’s four percent sales or use tax.
More than 300 cities and counties throughout Alabama also waive their local taxes. In some areas, the savings reach 10%. Check the 2024 Participating Cities and Counties list to determine if your local communities are participating.
“The sales tax holiday offers parents a way to save on back-to-school needs,” said Alabama Retail Association President Rick Brown. “Saving money for consumers while stimulating sales for stores is what this weekend is all about.”
Although the sales tax holiday targets back-to-school shoppers, any consumer can benefit from the savings offered during the weekend. A wide range of items are exempt during the holiday, so there is something for everyone to purchase.
Some of the widely purchased items include diapers, printer ink, thumb or flash drives, printer paper and art supplies.
Make sure to take advantage of the tax-free weekend coming up.
